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Sharp Corp., a major supplier of display units for Apple’s iPad tablet line has slowed down production of its 9.7 inch panels. The displays are used on Apple’s full-sized iPad tablets. Reuters has learned that Sharp’s production plants are now churning out only enough Apple iPad displays to run at... Read more
Microsoft Security Essentials has failed to earn certification from AV-Test – the independent German institute best known for evaluating the effectiveness of antivirus software. During November and December 2012, a team from AV-Test continuously evaluated 25 home user security products using their default settings. The review focused on the... Read more
IE10 Finally Coming to Windows 7
News January 21, 2013
“Friends don’t let friends use internet explorer,” is a popular phrase in the meme world, but that can change when Microsoft finally releases Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 7. Although the beta version (Internet Explorer 10 preview for Windows 7) was introduced last November, the final build is yet... Read more
As the unpredictable and innovative world of technology continues to grow at an express rate, smartphone users could soon find themselves paying their phone provider for more than just their calls. It seems the ever-changing digital landscape has forced marketers to continually rethink content and come up with further... Read more
Rounds, a video chat company, is announcing a new mobile version of its platform for free. It has been called Rounds Video Chat Hangout. Have More Fun Online Now you can play games, watch videos with your friends, listen to music, as well as chat online with your friends... Read more
Car crashes and traffic jams could be avoided if vehicles were linked by Wireless Mesh Networks (WMNs), according to industry boffins. When in transit, if cars were connected by a communication web of radio nodes, real-time information could be sent to drivers, making them aware of situations ahead. Some... Read more
Sony Xperia Z – the waterproof phone
MobileNewsSoftware Reviews January 19, 2013
Sony has launched its new flagship water-resistant ‘super-phone’, complete with five-inch screen and 13 megapixel fast-capture camera. The Japanese conglomerate highlighted its new Android smartphone at the Consumer Electronics Show 2013 in Las Vegas, and explained how it shares capabilities with Sony digital cameras. Sony also announced the Xperia... Read more
As consumers move from gaming consoles to smartphones and tablets, gaming companies have to get creative to keep making money. Nintendo says the Wii U sales were steady at the end of 2012. Nintendo had its first year of an operating loss and is hoping that the Wii U... Read more
Samsung Announces Future Plans for Smart TVs
News January 18, 2013
Starting off initially as a South Korean company specializing in home appliances and other electronic items that facilitate ease and comfort in everyday life, it can be agreed that Samsung has found its calling in the Smartphone market with their Samsung Galaxy Note II and Samsung Galaxy S III... Read more
Finnish mobile giant Nokia will slash hundreds of jobs and outsource even more, despite estimates of a profitable Q4. As part of Nokia’s ongoing quest to decrease its headcount and factory footprint, yesterday (Thurs) the company said it would reduce its global IT organization by up to 300 employees.... Read more
While the war of Apple patents vs. the world rages on, at least one dispute is expected to reach its inevitable climax. A Federal court judge has ordered that the two company’s end their long standing dispute over Amazon’s original use of the term “Appstore.” Amazon launched “Appstore” as... Read more
Video games, movies and TV have always been under a lot of criticism for contributing to violent crime. After last month’s shooting at a Newtown, Conn. Elementary School, Vice President Joe Biden was appointed to lead a task force against gun violence. On Tuesday, he is to present a... Read more
Windows Gains Market Share After Six Months
News January 18, 2013
The second half of December was really slow for Windows but it ended on a positive note. While Windows XP continued to be persistent throughout the year, it finally dropped below 40% to 39.08%. Windows 7 rose from 44.71% to 45.11% and Windows 8 from 1.11% to 1.77%. While... Read more
The latest version of Google’s Chrome browser, complete with speed, security and stability improvements, is now available for download. The Chrome team said it was excited to announce the promotion of Chrome 24 to the stable channel for Windows, Mac, Linux and Chrome Frame platforms. The upgrade offers 24... Read more
Last November, the Hewlett Packard Company was hit with a string of lawsuits over a case of the purchasing of a subsidiary company Autonomy, which is still unsettled. Unfortunately for HP, 2013 isn’t starting out much better. The company is now under a class action lawsuit filed by a... Read more
Sony Entertainment announces the up-coming release of The Last of Us. Naughty Dogs’ innovative, movie-like, and deeply character driven game, will take you to a beautiful, yet graphic world of horror and survival action. The Story The player will control Joel, a hardened survivor and hired gun. He has... Read more
Invensense: GPS for Indoors
News January 17, 2013
Have you ever wished for clear directions for that one little shop in the heart of the mall that you can never seem to find? What about when you are walking in the heart of a busy city with congested traffic and tall skyscrapers? Today’s GPS systems work great... Read more
Google recently announced that it would be providing free Wi-Fi service to a neighborhood in New York City, Chelsea, where Google headquarters are located. It would feature outdoor service for all of the tourists and residents and indoor coverage for public housing units. True High Speed Google Wi-Fi... Read more